{"id":23080,"date":"2024-10-06T16:17:11","date_gmt":"2024-10-06T14:17:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/?p=23080"},"modified":"2024-10-06T16:17:13","modified_gmt":"2024-10-06T14:17:13","slug":"cheree-returns-to-her-roots-with-first-single-from-her-new-album-another-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2024\/10\/06\/cheree-returns-to-her-roots-with-first-single-from-her-new-album-another-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Chere\u00e9 Returns to her Roots with First Single From Her New Album, &#8220;Another Day&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Chere\u00e9<\/strong>, one of South Africa\u2019s most beloved female artists, is back in the spotlight with the release of her brand-new single, <strong><em>ANOTHER DAY<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 the first track from her long-awaited album of the same name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This song not only marks a new chapter in Chere\u00e9\u2019s career but is also a personal journey back to her love for country music, a genre which she has always cherished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With over two decades of experience in the music industry, the singer is ready to reintroduce her audience to the sincere and emotional depth of country music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>ANOTHER DAY<\/em><\/strong> is more than just a song to her \u2013 it encapsulates her essence as an artist. After years of success in the Afrikaans industry, she has decided to return to the music that originally inspired her. The song reflects themes of love, loss, hope, and faith \u2013 something she personally relates to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The music video, which will also be released on the 4<sup>th<\/sup> of October 2024, was filmed at Tweefontein Dairy in Kempton Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the talented team from Coolerbox Brothers leading the production, the video perfectly captures the sadness and message of the song, with Michael van Zyl as the director and Tshepang Modisane behind the camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Siobhan Venter\u2019s artistic vision illuminated every scene, while makeup artist Loraine Olivier ensured that Chere\u00e9 looked stunning on camera. The collaboration of this creative team resulted in a captivating video that beautifully complements the emotional aspect of the song.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Chere\u00e9 \u2013 Another Day (Official Video)\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-5jdRqBc6Xc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Regarding her latest project, she says: <em>\u201cThis album is truly <strong>ANOTHER DAY<\/strong> for me. It\u2019s the beginning of my journey back to my roots, back to my first love in music. I\u2019ve found my voice again, and I have a story to tell, one of love, loss, hope, and faith.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chere\u00e9\u2019s passion for storytelling through music is reflected in every note and serves as a heartfelt invitation for listeners to join her on this new adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The song captures the simplicity and purity of country music, with its timeless chords and heartfelt lyrics that resonate with universal experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The full album, <strong><em>ANOTHER DAY<\/em><\/strong>, represents a significant turning point in the musician\u2019s career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After more than 23 years of success, she is excited to do something she truly enjoys again. Coming from a musical family, she was exposed to country legends like Dolly Parton and Patsy Cline, as well as Faith Hill and Deanna Carter. It\u2019s this connection to the emotional depth and simplicity of country music that she hopes to share with her fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After her path recently crossed with that of local music icon Sunette Bridges \u2013 a fellow country music lover with similar life experiences \u2013 they decided to collaborate on <strong><em>ANOTHER DAY<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cIt was a dream come true to work with Sunette and to be the first artist signed to her record label, Rivers &amp; Bridges Music,\u201d<\/em> she shares. <em>\u201cI am incredibly proud that this is the first album produced by a woman in our industry.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the album was recorded across two continents, with Chere\u00e9 and Sunette collaborating from their respective homes in South Africa and the USA. The end result is a collection of songs that not only celebrates the traditional sounds of country music but also offers a modern twist, making it relevant to today\u2019s audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the years, Chere\u00e9 has had several Afrikaans hits, including <em>30 Dae in die Somer<\/em> and <em>Prins van die Geweste<\/em>, which earned her a dedicated fanbase. It was particularly the album <em>Wilde Waters<\/em> that solidified her place in the hearts of fans by combining Afrikaans and country influences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet, despite her success, she always felt the call of country music, a genre that has been a constant in her life. <em>\u201cMy constant desire to sing country music never left me,\u201d she admits. \u201cIt was a dream that wouldn\u2019t fade, and now it\u2019s a dream come true.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the release of <strong><em>ANOTHER DAY<\/em><\/strong>, Chere\u00e9 enters a new era in her career. She not only returns to the genre that originally brought her fame but also takes a bold step forward in her personal journey as an artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cI\u2019m in love with the purity of country music,\u201d<\/em> she says. <em>\u201cIt speaks of family, love, joy, sorrow, and healing, and these are the stories I want to tell.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fans can look forward to several more releases from the album over the coming months, and she\u2019s excited to share her new music with both familiar and new listeners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>ANOTHER DAY<\/em><\/strong> is now available on all digital streaming platforms. Get it here: <a href=\"https:\/\/xn--chere-fsa.hearnow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">xn--chere-fsa.hearnow.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><a><strong>TRACK LIST<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Another Day<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Slow Dance<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Damn<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Heart<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>The Valley<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chere\u00e9, one of South Africa\u2019s most beloved female artists, is back in the spotlight with the release of her brand-new single, ANOTHER DAY \u2013 the first track from her long-awaited album of the same name. 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